OF LATE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

of late

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not long ago He has of late taken to knitting and crocheting.

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Recent Examples of of late Some investments meant for wealthy investors have been lagging major public indexes, of late. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 The son of late Beatles legend John Lennon and Yoko Ono celebrated the news by sharing a family photo on social media. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 Generative AI videos of late-night talk show hosts are increasingly spreading on social media. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 Christian Rozeboom has missed some practice time of late but is likely a safe bet. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of late

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